Profondes (en. Deep)
/pʁɔ.fɔ̃d/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Having great depth.
Oceans contain deep areas where light does not penetrate.
Les océans contiennent des zones profonds où la lumière ne pénètre pas.
Deep in intensity or meaning.
His reflections were very deep, touching on profound subjects of life.
Ses réflexions étaient très profonds, touchant des sujets profonds de la vie.
Manifesting in an intense or marked way.
He feels a deep sadness after the loss of his friend.
Il ressent une tristesse profonds après la perte de son ami.
Refers to a sound that resonates or is low.
The deep tone of his voice resonated in the room.
Le ton profonds de sa voix résonnait dans la pièce.
Etymology
From the Latin 'profundus', which means 'deep'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
deep silence
A silence that is heavy and palpable.
silence profond
deep dive
An immersion in very deep waters.
plongée profonde
deep thoughts
Intense and serious reflections on a subject.
pensées profondes
Related Words
depth
Distance measured vertically below a reference point, often the surface.
profondeur
deeply
In a way that indicates depth or intensity.
profondément
Slang Meanings
Refers to something very intense or striking.
This movie has deep emotions.
Ce film a des émotions profonds.
Used to describe very serious thoughts or states of mind.
After this discussion, I had deep reflections on my life.
Après cette discussion, j'avais des réflexions profonds sur ma vie.